Major Injuries Sustained in San Diego Crash on Interstate 5 at Sea World Drive
San Diego, California (November 17, 2021) – Three vehicles collided Wednesday morning on a freeway in San Diego, resulting in major injuries.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck took place at about 7:34 a.m. on northbound Interstate 5 at Sea World Drive.
The report said a motorcycle, a white Nissan sedan and a third vehicle were involved in the collision. The report said the motorcycle may have been splitting lanes prior to the accident.
First responders found the motorcycle and the rider down in the No. 2 lane.
As per the responders, one person suffered severe injuries in the accident. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene to take the victim to the hospital.
The Nos. 1, 2 and 3 lanes of northbound Interstate 5 were blocked following the accident. Traffic was backed up on northbound I-5 and the transition road from westbound Interstate 8. All lanes were back open at 8:06 a.m.
Motorcycle Accidents in California
In 2019, California was leading in the number of registered motorcycles in the USA. The state has also, over the years, recorded high numbers of motorcycle accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries or death.
Some of the common causes of motorcycle collisions in California include:
- Motorcycle lane splitting
- Cars making left turns
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence
- Road hazards
Motorcyclists are more likely to suffer serious injuries when an accident happens compared to car passengers. This is so because motorcycles do not have many safety features such as airbags, safety belts or steel cage to protect riders. Instead, they rely on helmets and protective riding suits only.
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